Crack your eggs into a cup ( 2 or 3 eggs ),
put into a bowl add the same amount of plain flour and liquid Or and this is how I do it 4oz flour,
2 eggs
1/2 pint milk.
Make this batter well in advance and chill ,
overnight is great .
I get the pan hot ( oven 200C ),
now I add the oil ,
or lard or dripping .
Put pan back in the oven until the oil is smoking hot .
Give the batter a quick stir and pour it into the trays .
It should start to cook and sizzle immediately .
Put it in top shelf of oven .
Now here comes the contentious bit , after 10 minutes open the oven door to let steam escape , only for a couple of seconds .
Shut the door and continue to cook until well risen and golden